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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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